Kellie Shanygne Williams facts for kids
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Kellie Shanygne Williams
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Williams in 2019
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| Born | March 22, 1976 Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| Other names | Kellie Jackson |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Known for | Laura Winslow – Family Matters |
| Spouse(s) |
Hannibal Jackson
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| Children | 2 |
Kellie Shanygne Williams-Jackson, born Kellie Shanygne Williams on March 22, 1976, is an American actress. She is most famous for playing Laura Lee Winslow. This was a main role on the popular TV show Family Matters. The show aired from 1989 to 1998. She also played Tuesday in the 1998 movie Ride.
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Early Life and Acting Career
Kellie Shanygne Williams was born in Washington, D.C.. After her time on Family Matters, she continued acting. She appeared in the TV show What About Joan.
In 1996, Kellie had a repeating role as Charisse J. Mitchell. This was on the TV show Moesha. Later, she played Michelle, a rival character, in The Parkers. In 2006, she worked again with Darius McCrary. He was her co-star from Family Matters. They appeared together on the show Eve. She played Lynn in two episodes.
In 2009, Kellie was a guest host on the Clean House program. She filled in for Niecy Nash for six episodes.
The Kellie Williams Program
In 2007, Kellie started the Kellie Williams Program. She created it with Jeff Rawluk. This program is in the Washington, D.C., area. It gives students aged 14 to 20 a chance to make their own TV show. These shows then air on Comcast Cable Local On-Demand.
Kellie said she wanted to create a program like the one she attended. She grew up with the Howard University Children's Theatre. She wanted to share this experience with more people. She wanted to reach those who had never tried acting or arts before.
Personal Life
Kellie Williams married Hannibal Jackson on September 5, 2009. Their wedding took place in Fort Washington, Maryland. They first met in 2007 through a friend.
Kellie and Hannibal have two children. Their daughter, Hannah Belle Jackson, was born in 2010. Their son, John Ervin Jackson, was born in 2012.
Film and Television Roles
Kellie Williams has appeared in many films and TV shows.
Film Roles
- 2005: In the Mix as Cami
- 2009: Steppin: The Movie as CeeCee
- 2010: Blessed & Cursed
- 2011: Aide-de-Camp as Dedra (a short film)
- 2020: Christmas in Carolina as Charlotte Saxon
- 2022: A Family Matters Christmas as Kelis (she was also an executive producer)
- 2023: First Lady of BMF: The Tonesa Welch Story
Television Roles
- 1989–1998: Family Matters as Laura Winslow (main role in 215 episodes)
- 1991: The ABC Saturday Morning Preview as Laura Winslow
- 1993: ABC TGIF as Laura Winslow (2 episodes)
- 1996–1998: Moesha as Charisse (2 episodes)
- 1997: Oddville, MTV as Herself (1 episode)
- 1998: Ride as Tuesday
- 1999: After All as Katie
- 2000–2001: What About Joan? as Alice Adams (main role in 21 episodes)
- 2002: Girlfriends as Cecily
- 2003: The Parkers as Michelle
- 2006: Eve as Lynn (3 episodes)
- 2009: Clean House as Herself (guest host for 6 episodes)
- 2024: The Ms. Pat Show as Lisa (1 episode)
See also
In Spanish: Kellie Shanygne Williams para niños
